DECEMBER 22-23, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER 22-23, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS:  Emily Swisher, Irene Floyd, Chuck Walter, Joyce McCarty, Norm Norton, Beth Northway, Florence Agan, Jolene Frahm, Marilyn Simpson, Susan Scott, Frances Jones, Lela Todd, Chuck Beadles, Phyllis Barnett, service people and families.   

PRAYER CHAIN MINISTRY

Contact Dorothy Danner at 641-842-2557. 

E-PRAYER CHAIN

If you would like to sign up for the e-prayer chain to receive an e-mail any time a request is made for a prayer, please contact Heather at fumchurch@iowatelecom.net or 641-842-3712 with your name and e-mail information.  

THIS WEEKEND/WEEK

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES WILL BE AT 7:00 PM AND 11:00 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER AT NOON

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

MONDAY, DEC. 24 AND

TUES, DEC. 25

WEBSITE:  WWW.KIFUMC.ORG

E-MAIL:  FUMCHURCH@IOWATELECOM.NET

FACEBOOK:  www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville

NEW THIS WEEK!

THANK YOU

Thank You!  The generosity of our congregation in sharing God’s gifts has been beyond measure!   2 Corinthians 9 12-15  12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God … 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.  Thanks to everyone with a hand in making it possible for FUMC to pass out 45 Christmas food baskets providing a Christmas dinner to more than 234 family members in our community.  This is in addition to our Christmas Day dinner.

The family of Ted Dykstra would like to thank all of our church family for love and caring that you showed to us during this difficult time.  A special thanks to Pastor Lane, Vicki King, and the UMW for your services.  Words cannot express how much your support has meant to us.

LECTIONARY:  December 29-30, 2012

1 Sam. 2:18-20, 26 Ps. 148 or UMH 861 Col. 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52

ATTENDANCE/GIVING

December 15-16, 2012

Worship attendance:  207

Giving:  $4718.50

YOU CAN HELP!!!

The bereavement committees are updating their volunteer lists.  Would you be willing to help with funeral luncheons and/or provide a salad or cake?  Please call Bonnie Crook at 828-8750 (ok to leave a message) and tell how you are willing to help.   Bless you for your contributions!

THIS WEEK… Sunday December 23, 2012 HEIFER PROJECT 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship                            Services 9:30a                Sunday School Monday December 24, 2012 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00p                Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 11:00p              Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday December 25, 2012 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Noon                Community Christmas Dinner – WFH Wednesday December 26, 2012 Noon                Wings – Conf                            Rm 1:00-3:00p         NHN—Act Cntr 7:00p                Jr. Optimists – Youth Rm Thursday December 27, 2012 8:00a                Late Birds – Mr. C’s 1:30p    Mary’s Circle – EFH Friday December 28, 2012 HEATHER OFF 9:00a-4:00p       Almost Free Shop

Saturday December 29, 2012 5:30p                Chapel Service Sunday December 30, 2012 8:30 & 10:45a    Worship Services 9:30a                Sunday School   -------------------------------------------------- On December 26th, I (Pastor Lane) will be having surgery on my shoulder which will require medical leave for 3 weeks. Pastor Brent will be covering pastoral duties. If you are in need of assistance Heather will be more than happy to assist. During my recuperative time we will have a number of guests preachers helping fill the pulpit. ·           December 30th Elizabeth Hadler (formally Haning) a UMC minister in Ohio that grow up in our church. It will be a blessing to welcome her back home. ·           January 6th Bill Poland our District Superintendent will be gracing us with the message ·           January 12 & 13  Kevin Glesener, Chaplin at Vermeer, who is a favorite bring the message once again

WELCOME VISITORS…

We welcome you and invite you to participate in all activities of the church.  Listed are all of the events taking place in our church this week.  We realize that newcomers may not be familiar with all the programs or people of the church so for explanations and more complete descriptions we encourage you to visit our website at, www.kifumc.org  and www.facebook.com/firstchurchknoxville, email fumchurch@iowatelecom.net, or call 641-842-3712.

We are family friendly with a well equipped nursery, a full play room, and bathroom for your use.  Please feel free to use our family oriented nursery.   These areas are sound proof from the sanctuary, but you can turn on the speakers and hear the service if you would like.  Large print bulletins are available for the 8:30 service.

Assisting with Services: 

8:30 - Liturgist:  Dave Johnson

10:45 - Praise Band

USHERS:    

Saturday -  Mike and Dorothy Larson

8:30 – Jim Butler, Dave Johnson, Dan Russell, John Scott, Jim Young, and Kay Jensen

10:45 – Don and Cinda Synhorst; Park Woodle

GREETERS:

Montgomery Street

8:30 – Emily and Derald Swisher

10:45 – Anthony and Mandy Branson

Fourth Street

8:30 – Connie Davis

10:45 – Sharon Fisk

COMMUNION:                    

8:30 – Marion and Susan Friday 

HOSPITALITY:                   

8:30 –